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-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------
March 09, 2009
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0309.shtm
Items:1. Comment: ICE Endangers America2. Focus: Family-Based Immigration: Nuts And Bolts3. Articles: (a) The Visa Process As An Alternative Solution To The American Mortgage Crisis by Sheila Danzig (b) Immigrants Of The Day: David Nunez of Mexico, Helene Cooper of Liberia, and Gov. John Peter Altgeld of Germany by Kevin R. Johnson (c) Bloggings on Dysfunctional Government by Angelo A. Paparelli4. News: (a) Congress Extends EVerify And EB5 Until Next Week (b) DOS Speaks On Resettlement Of Iraqi Refugees5. Classifieds: (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney (b) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal (c) Position Sought (d) Immigration Law Certificate (e) Credential Evaluation And Translation6. Headlines: (a) Immigration Riles Up Statehouse (b) Groups Object To Immigration Detention In VA. Town (c) Hispanic Caucus Calls For Immigration Reform, Local Testimony (d) Commentary: Obama Driving Down Middle Of The Road7. ComingsNGoings: (a) Immigration Event - Trussville, AL8. Letters From: (a) Robert A. Eckerson, Esq. (b) Roger Algase, Esq. (c) Jim Roberts (d) Bill Glenn (e) John Frecker
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|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|Books On Immigration Law: http://www.ilw.com/store/Immigration Law Seminars: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/Classifieds: http://www.ilw.com/corporate/advertise_on_ilw.shtmAdvertise: http://www.ilw.com/corporate/advertise.shtm|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|_________________________________________________________________1. COMMENT
ICE Endangers America
ICE is sending terrorists a clear message - its open season onAmerica. ICE's raids focus on gardeners and busboys, lettingterrorists off the hook. While ICE loves to parade press releasesjeering at the destruction of the families of US Citizenchildren, we are yet to see ICE announce arrests of thoseconspiring to terrorism on US soil. A recent NY Times reporthttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/04/us/04raids.html?_r=1said "Federal immigration officials had repeatedly told Congressthat among more than half a million immigrants with outstandingdeportation orders, they would concentrate on rounding up themost threatening - criminals and terrorism suspects. Instead,newly available documents show, the agency changed the rules, andthe program increasingly went after easier targets. A vastmajority of those arrested had no criminal record, and many hadno deportation orders against them, either." All this while thereare clear dangers on American soil that ICE is turning a blindeye to. The Minneapolis Star-Tribunehttp://www.startribune.com/40202352.html?elr=KArksc8P:Pc:Ug8P:Pc:UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aU7DYaGEP7vDEh7PiUsrecently quoted FBI director Mueller saying "Shirwa Ahmed, thefirst known suicide bomber with U.S. citizenship, apparently wasindoctrinated in Minnesota." US taxpayers' hard earned money isgiven to ICE to protect our homeland, not to chase dishwashersand carpenters. We believe the exact same thing is happening withthe 287(g) program - local law enforcement, especially incommunities in the South with long histories of racism, usesevery excuse (like broken tail lights) to harrass those with thewrong skin color - all under the guise of "protecting America".Law enforcement resources which should be used in the fightagainst Al Qaeda are instead being used to promote racist ends.Other DHS components are not much better. CBP roving teams in theOlympic peninsula in Washington state and in Syracuse, NY havesucceeded in making the lives of many documented and undocumentedAmericans miserable, without advancing one whit the security ofthese United States. Worse, there could well be a terrorist loosein Washington state and upstate New York preparing for the next9/11 who is the beneficiary of these misguided efforts at CBP(not to be outdone, TSA does not accept the matricula consular asidentification). It is time that these dangerous antics at DHS,and especially ICE, were put to an end. We urge SecretaryNapolitano to heed President Obama's reminder that we are awelcoming nation, and stop the shennanigans in her department.
We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us bywriting to mailto:editor@ilw.com._________________________________________________________________2. FOCUS
Family-Based Immigration: Nuts And Bolts
Our new book, Family-Based Immigration: Nuts & Bolts; Editor:Charles Wheeler of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.(CLINIC) features:
++ Chapters: Immediate Relatives And The Preference System,Overview Of The Application Process For Permanent Residence,Adjustment Of Status, Consular Processing, Immigrating ThroughMarriage, Grounds Of Inadmissibility, Waivers Of Inadmissibility,Affidavit Of Support, Self-Petitions For Abused Spouses AndChildren, & Ethics
++ 35 Appendices include: Sample Request For Criminal History,Documenting I-130 Petitions, Sample Motion To Reinstate I-130,Consular Processing Instruction Package, Consular ProcessingAppointment Package, Suggested Evidence Of Bona Fide Marriage,I-601 Waiver Packet Based On INA § 212(h) (Criminal Convictions),I-601 Waiver Packet Based On INA § 212(i) (Fraud OrMisrepresentation), I-601 Waiver Packet Based On INA § 212(a)(9)(B)(v) (Unlawful Presence), & I-212, Request For Permission ToReapply For Admission After Deportation
++ CD-ROM includes: relevant regulatory sections from 8 CFR, 22CFR, etc., many forms from USCIS, DOS, SSA & IRS, significantstatutory provisions, key BIA & Federal cases, selected USCISmemos, public health service documents, etc.
For more info on Family-Based Immigration: Nuts & Bolts, and toorder, http://www.ilw.com/store/familybasedimmigration.shtm. Forthe fax order form,http://www.ilw.com/store/familybasedimmigration.pdf._________________________________________________________________3. ARTICLES
(a) The Visa Process As An Alternative Solution To The AmericanMortgage Crisis
Sheila Danzig writes "As the American mortgage crisis continuesto grow with each passing month, a new proposal from theeducational sector has the potential to significantly relieveAmerica's current housing problem while encouraging billions ofdollars in economic growth."http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0309-danzig.shtmhttp://www.thedegreepeople.com/
(b) Immigrants Of The Day: David Nunez of Mexico, Helene Cooperof Liberia, and Gov. John Peter Altgeld of Germany
Kevin R. Johnson celebrates the achievements of these immigrants.http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0309-johnson.shtmhttp://lawprofessors.typepad.com/
(c) Bloggings on Dysfunctional Government
Angelo A. Paparelli offers a "few changes that do not require afilibuster-proof vote in the Senate."http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0309-paparelli.shtmhttp://www.seyfarth.com/
To submit an Article for consideration, write tomailto:editor@ilw.com_________________________________________________________________4. NEWS
(a) Congress Extends EVerify And EB5 Until Next Week
Congress passed H J Res 38 which extends federal funding bymeans of a Continuing Resolution to March 11, 2009 for thoseprograms which were due to expire on March 6, 2009, includingthe EB-5 program and E-Verify.http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0309-HJRes38.pdf
(b) DOS Speaks On Resettlement Of Iraqi Refugees
The Department of State during a press briefing responded to aquestion on Iraqi refugees and resettlement benefits.http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0309-briefing.shtm_________________________________________________________________5. CLASSIFIEDS
(a) Help Wanted: Immigration AttorneyWashington, DC - USCIS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) seeksexperienced attorney with 2+ years demonstrated experience inimmigration law or related experience for the Legislative CounselDivision. Function primarily involves proposed changes to theimmigration laws, it also includes legislation on the subject ofappropriations, public benefit programs, Federal personnel law,and any other matter affecting the operations of USCIS as aFederal agency. Applicants must possess JD degree, be active barmember (any jurisdiction), and have 2+ years of post-JDexperience in immigration law. For more info, key in JobAnnouncement Number: COU-CIS-2009-0003 at USAJobs.com.http://www.usajobs.comSubmit a resume, cover letter + writing sample (max. 10 pps.) to:Philip B. Busch, Legislative Counsel, USCIS Office of the ChiefCounsel at mailto:Philip.Busch@dhs.gov. Must be sent by 5pm, EST,Friday, March 13, 2009. Position is at the GS-13/15 levels. Norelocation reimbursement available.
(b) Help Wanted: Immigration ParalegalRoseland, NJ - Fox Rothschild LLPhttp://www.foxrothschild.comhas an opening for an immigration paralegal. The ideal candidatewill have 5+ years of employment based immigration paralegalexperience. Experience must include preparing and filing fullrange of employment-based applications, independently conductingresearch, analyzing legal resources, maintaining document filesand case docketing. Must be team player, detail oriented andpossess excellent communication, writing, organizational andcomputer skills. Will consider Bachelor's degree, Associate'sdegree, or paralegal certificate and 5 years of experience or 10years of comparable work experience. Please apply online athttp://www.foxrothschild.com/careers/paralegal/default.aspx?id=9164.EOE.
(c) Position SoughtJD, with 10 years experience in business immigration, availableto draft and consult on complex RFE responses, MTR's, EB-1 (allsubcategories), EB-5, E-1, E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1, NIW, PERM and TNmatters on a project basis. Additional specialization ininadmissibility waivers, paralegal training programs, and legalresearch. Competitive hourly or flat fees. References availableupon request. Please contact mailto:immigrationinsight@gmail.comfor additional details.
(d) Immigration Law CertificateMaster the complex and ever changing maze of immigration policiesand regulations with the Immigration Law Studies CertificateProgram offered by CUNY's School of Professional Studies. Thisgraduate-level certificate program, consisting of (3) three-credit classes, offers students who complete it a comprehensiveunderstanding of the laws, regulations, and processes surroundingthe status of immigrants in the US, including family andemployment-based immigration and deportation defense. It isdesigned for individuals working in law firms, companies,government agencies and nonprofit organizations where theyinteract with immigrants and immigrant legal concerns on aregular basis and would therefore benefit from greater knowledgeof the laws and regulations surrounding immigration. Beginningthis spring, the program is also being offered online. For moreinformation on class schedules, tuition and fees, courseapplications and to register, see here.http://www.sps.cuny.edu/programs/spscourses/programdescription.aspx?pid=17&sid=ILCP
(e) Credential Evaluation And TranslationAs the nation's leader in foreign credential evaluations andtranslations, American Evaluation and Translation Service, Inc.(AETS) provides the most competitive rates in the industry - $50educational evaluations, as well as $200 'expert opinion' workexperience and position evaluations completed by PhD universityprofessors who have the "authority to grant college level creditfor work experience and/or training." AETS offers a variety ofturn-around times, including same-day service for educational,work experience, and position evaluations. For list of rates andtimes, see:http://aetsinternational.com/applicationforevaluationservices.pdfAETS also provides certified translations in 100+ languages,with translators that are specialists in 80+ fields. For a copyof the Application for Credential Evaluation and TranslationServices, please contact AETS at (786) 276-8190, visithttp://www.aetsinternational.com, or email:mailto:info@aetsinternational.com._________________________________________________________________6. Headlines
(a) Immigration Riles Up Statehouse
Americans can't even agree on the language of the debate - arepeople who live here but don't have the right papers "illegal" or"undocumented?"
(b) Groups Object To Immigration Detention In VA. Town
Nearly 60 years after young black students took historic stepstoward desegregation by walking out of their Farmville school toprotest its deplorable conditions, the small town is once againat the center of a social movement.
(c) Hispanic Caucus Calls For Immigration Reform, Local Testimony
In a movement to press for immigration reform, political andreligious leaders will hear testimony Saturday about the need tokeep families together.
(d) Commentary: Obama Driving Down Middle Of The Road
President Obama has clearly drifted to the center, even ifneither the right nor the left wants to acknowledge it.
For links to the above stories see here:http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,03009.shtm#Headlines_________________________________________________________________7. ComingsNGoings
Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words atno charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm
(a) Immigration Event - Trussville, ALMarch 10, 2009, 8:30-3:30pm - The International Civitan Club ofMetro Birmingham and USCIS cordially invite you to attend itsfirst citizen training seminar. Learn about the variety of studyresources available from the Office of Citizenship available toteachers, volunteers, and the immigrant community. Seats arelimited. Send a RSVP to jhernan@charter.net or call 205-266-4979.This is a free event, $5.00 contribution required for lunch.Courtyard Marriott Trussville, 3665 Roosevelt Blvd., Trussville,AL 35235. 205-661-2280._________________________________________________________________8. LETTERS
Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archiveshttp://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm
(a) Dear Editor:Regarding John Shorkey's letter on 3/4/09 ID, his letter statedthat the cop in Chula Vista may be doing people a favor becausethey are eligible to apply for cancellation of removal. Giventhat the current approval rates for cancellation cases iscurrently around 5% I can hardly say that anyone is being done afavor by being put in removal proceedings.Robert A. Eckerson, Esq.
(b) Dear Editor:The issue of "traffic deportations" raises the central questionwhether America is willing to turn itself into a police state inorder to make it easier to lock up and deport minorityimmigrants. The problem with this strategy is that thedemographic change that immigrant-haters dread more than anythingelse, namely loss of white majority status, will continue tohappen anyway, through legal immigration or otherwise. No matterhow many King Canutes we deputize as local immigration officers,the waves are not going to turn back. The same issue is involvedin the recent courageous New York Times editorial, which shouldbe required reading for everyone who cares about a fairimmigration system, condemning the government's inhuman (andineffective) workplace raids. Jim Roberts' March 5 letter claimsthat my letters are losing "'credibility"', something that I amnot aware that any of Mr. Roberts' letters has ever recognized inany of mine, because my letters point out that President Obama isa US citizen, something that is obvious to everyone on thisplanet except, apparently, Mr. Roberts. As for his letters'fantasy that a slew of documents will eventually come to light"proving" that President Obama was born outside the US, somepeople will probably still be writing letters making this claimin 2057, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Dred Scottdecision, which was overruled by the 14th Amendment almost 150years ago, but whose spirit still lives on in Mr. Roberts'sletters.Roger Algase, Esq. New York, NY
(c) Dear Editor:From Obama's book: "The Audacity of Hope", the Online dictionarydefines "audacity" as: "fearless, daring, bold, insolent,heedlessness of restraints, as of those imposed by prudence orpropriety". Certainly, one who would attempt to dupe US about hisqualifications would be those things. But entry enthusiasts, ingeneral, share these traits, particularly the aversion of"restraints" as in the Rule of Law and enforcement. They come upwith endless, specious arguments to support their shaky, baselessclaims and disrespect for entry laws as typified in the C.Jimenez article: "The Real Economics Of Immigration Reform"(3/6/09 ID). As even a stopped clock is right twice a day. thedeficient article does admit which most of US already know, that:"As long as a cheap, compliant pool of undocumented labor isavailable, employers have every reason to take advantage of thesituation, keeping wages as low as possible". This truismcontradicts the letter of R. Gittelson (3/5/09 ID) which attemptsto place a mantle of "nobility" upon the shameless, exploitationof compliant, foreign labor in the modern equivalent of theplantation system. The "parasitism" is on both sides. Businesstakes advantage of foreign labor while the latter does the samewith government benefits at taxpayer expense. It is the RG letterthat ignores the facts, fears reality and exploits race. Todistort my letter by equating "private bail-bondsmen" withcriminal "coyotes" is absurd. We need a new book: "The Audacityof Hype". The movie could just be titled: "Audacity".Obamatrons would get in free. These won't accept real reformwhen handed to them on a silver platter -- Only the Kool Aid.Jim Roberts
(d) Dear Editor:David Murray's thoughtful letters often point out "inconvenienttruths" and, as I recall, have challenged readers on otheroccasions to come up with something more substantial thancomplaints. I don't recall any responses offering workableplans. The solution championed by many seems to be CIR, whichhas become simply a euphemism for amnesty. It's neithercomprehensive nor is it a reform since we have had de factoamnesty through a lack of effective enforcement since IRCA in1986. If you recall, that disaster was passed on the promiseof workplace enforcement, which was never more than a tokengesture. Illegal immigration is encouraged by the availabilityof jobs. The only effective means of controlling illegalimmigration is not at the border itself, but rather throughinterior enforcement. By this I do not mean massive headline-grabbing workplace raids, but simply applying the laws alreadyexisting for employers to comply with worker authorization.The main opposition to such measures are those benefitting fromcheap, exploitable labor. Being in an illegal status is allthat is needed to keep that workforce in peonage. Legalizingwould only create openings for more unauthorized workers, ofwhich there is an unending abundance waiting for theopportunity. Mr Murray's letters offer an interestingopportunity for rational answers, if any.Bill Glenn
(e) Dear Editor:David Murray's (3/5/09 ID) letter was well said (written).Instead of spending so much time trying to convince each other ofthe error of our ways, let's talk about the problems withimmigration and what we should do about them. Neither "side" ofthis debate is going to get everything it wants; the sooner wetry to reach some kind of compromise the better. If we can'treach a compromise, there's no reason to think that things willimprove. To date, neither "side" has been able to impose its willon the other, and it seems unlikely that will happen in thefuture.John Frecker_________________________________________________________________The first daily in the field of immigration. Forward this to acolleague!
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-----------------IMMIGRATION DAILY FROM ILW.COM------------------
March 6, 2009
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0306.shtm
Items:1. Comment: Rich Talent Pool2. Focus: Crimes And Immigration: A Definitive Manual For Winning Cases3. Articles: (a) The Real Economics Of Immigration Reform by Cristina Jimenez (b) Bloggings on Nurse Immigration by Christopher T. Musillo of the Hammond Law Group (c) Immigrants Of The Day: Rafael Reynosa Suarez of Mexico, Sergio R. Diaz Varela of Mexico, and David Jimenez Almazan of Mexico by Kevin R. Johnson4. News: (a) USCIS On FBI Name Check Backlogs (b) USCIS Adds Passport Data To E-Verify System (c)DOS Cable On 2009 Poverty Guidelines5. Classifieds: (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney (b) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal (c) Position Sought (d) J-1 Visa Program (e) Case Management Technology6. Headlines: (a) Who is Running Immigration? (b) Fortune 500 Immigration (c) Panel Calls For More Scrutiny Of ICE Program (d) Hispanic Enrollment In Schools, Colleges Rising7. ComingsNGoings: (a) New Appointment8. Letters From: (a) John E. Shorkey, Esq. (b) David D. Murray, Esq. (c) Dave Anderson (d) Sam (e) Enrique Olivares (f) Robert Yang
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0306.shtm
|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|Books On Immigration Law: http://www.ilw.com/store/Immigration Law Seminars: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/Classifieds: http://www.ilw.com/corporate/advertise_on_ilw.shtmAdvertise: http://www.ilw.com/corporate/advertise.shtm|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|+|_________________________________________________________________1. COMMENT
Rich Talent Pool
Knowing that networking leads to most job leads, what is thevalue of placing a help wanted ad, especially during hardeconomic times? An Employer who continues to advertise openpositions regardless of current economic conditions taps into amuch larger talent pool, expanding its network. This expandednetwork helps employers - large and small - both in the short-term and long-term. To benefit from the rich talent pool of jobseekers, see here.http://www.ilw.com/corporate/advertise_on_ilw.shtm
We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us bywriting to mailto:editor@ilw.com._________________________________________________________________2. FOCUS
Crimes And Immigration: A Definitive Manual For Winning Cases
The following is the table of contents for this book which is nowbeing shipped:
++Chapter 1: Evaluating A Criminal Case For Immigration Purposes ++Chapter 2: Criminal Grounds Of Inadmissibility And Waivers ++Chapter 3: Criminal Grounds Of Deportability ++Chapter 4: Good Moral Character ++Chapter 5: Detention And Removal Of Noncitizens Charged With CriminalGrounds Of Inadmissibility Or Deportability ++Chapter 6: Applications For Relief From Removal For Criminal Aliens InRemoval Proceedings ++Chapter 7: Working With Criminal Defense Counsel And The Criminal Courts On The Structure And Amelioration Of Convictions ++Chapter 8: Judicial Review ++CD-ROM: Over 700 Critical Documents - Significant statutory provisions of 8 USC, 18 USC, and other public laws, Relevant regulatory sections andforms from USCIS and EOIR, Key BIA and Federal Court cases, Linksto informative internet resources, etc.
For more info, and to order, please see here.http://www.ilw.com/store/CriminalConvictions.shtmFor the fax order form, see here.http://www.ilw.com/store/Criminalconvictions.pdf_________________________________________________________________3. ARTICLES
(a) The Real Economics Of Immigration Reform
Cristina Jimenez writes "By ignoring the role of immigrationpolicy in our economic situation, Americans are actually hurtingthemselves."http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0306-jimenez.shtmhttp://www.drummajorinstitute.org/staff.php#CristinaJimenez
(b) Bloggings on Nurse Immigration
Christopher T. Musillo of the Hammond Law Group writes "We arecurrently experiencing a devastating situation with the USCISService Centers."http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0306-hammond.shtmhttp://www.hammondlawfirm.com/
(c) Immigrants Of The Day: Rafael Reynosa Suarez of Mexico,Sergio R. Diaz Varela of Mexico, and David Jimenez Almazan ofMexico
Kevin R. Johnson celebrates the achievements of these immigrants.http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0306-johnson.shtmhttp://lawprofessors.typepad.com/
To submit an Article for consideration, write tomailto:editor@ilw.com_________________________________________________________________4. NEWS
(a) USCIS On FBI Name Check Backlogs
USCIS announced that, working in close partnership with theFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the backlog for FBI namechecks pending more than six months has been eliminated.http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0306-namechecks.pdf
(b) USCIS Adds Passport Data To E-Verify System
USCIS announced that it has incorporated Department of Statepassport data into the E-Verify employment authorization program.http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0306-everify.pdf
(c) DOS Cable On 2009 Poverty Guidelines
DOS sent a cable to all consular posts asking them to start using2009 poverty guidelines in calculating levels of income andassets that immigrant visa petitioners and joint sponsors mustdemonstrate on Forms I-864 or Forms I-864EZ Affidavit of Supportsubmitted on or after March 1, 2009.http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0306-dos.shtm_________________________________________________________________5. CLASSIFIEDS
(a) Help Wanted: Immigration AttorneyWashington, DC - USCIS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) seeksexperienced attorney with 2+ years demonstrated experience inimmigration law or related experience for the Legislative CounselDivision. Function primarily involves proposed changes to theimmigration laws, it also includes legislation on the subject ofappropriations, public benefit programs, Federal personnel law,and any other matter affecting the operations of USCIS as aFederal agency. Applicants must possess JD degree, be active barmember (any jurisdiction), and have 2+ years of post-JDexperience in immigration law. For more info, key in JobAnnouncement Number: COU-CIS-2009-0003 at USAJobs.com.http://www.usajobs.comSubmit a resume, cover letter + writing sample (max. 10 pps.) to:Philip B. Busch, Legislative Counsel, USCIS Office of the ChiefCounsel at mailto:Philip.Busch@dhs.gov. Must be sent by 5pm, EST,Friday, March 13, 2009. Position is at the GS-13/15 levels. Norelocation reimbursement available.
(b) Help Wanted: Immigration ParalegalRoseland, NJ - Fox Rothschild LLPhttp://www.foxrothschild.comhas an opening for an immigration paralegal. The ideal candidatewill have 5+ years of employment based immigration paralegalexperience. Experience must include preparing and filing fullrange of employment-based applications, independently conductingresearch, analyzing legal resources, maintaining document filesand case docketing. Must be team player, detail oriented andpossess excellent communication, writing, organizational andcomputer skills. Will consider Bachelor's degree, Associate'sdegree, or paralegal certificate and 5 years of experience or 10years of comparable work experience. Please apply online athttp://www.foxrothschild.com/careers/paralegal/default.aspx?id=9164.EOE.
(c) Position SoughtJD, with 10 years experience in business immigration, availableto draft and consult on complex RFE responses, MTR's, EB-1 (allsubcategories), EB-5, E-1, E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1, NIW, PERM and TNmatters on a project basis. Additional specialization ininadmissibility waivers, paralegal training programs, and legalresearch. Competitive hourly or flat fees. References availableupon request. Please contact mailto:immigrationinsight@gmail.comfor additional details.
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(e) Case Management TechnologyOffering enterprise-level software and unparalleled US-basedsupport, ImmigrationTrackerhttp://www.immigrationtracker.comis the most flexible and dependable immigration managementsolution on the market today. Designed by immigration attorneysand paralegals, ImmigrationTracker is often praised for its easeof use, intuitive features, and built-in immigration knowledge.As one of our customers noted, "If we had two years and unlimitedfunds to design our ideal immigration management system, Trackerwould be it." Phil Curtis, Chin & Curtis. Find out for yourselfwhy Tracker is the choice of: 83% of practicing Past Presidentsof the AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association, throughJune 2007); 86% of the 25 largest immigration law firms (IndUSBusiness Journal 2006); 75% of the AmLaw 200 (largest US lawfirms, American Lawyer Media, 2006); 3x as many globally rankedimmigration attorneys as compared with other software vendors(Chambers Global and the International Who's Who of BusinessImmigration Lawyers, 2007). Schedule your private demo: Call1-888-466-8757 ext. 278 or emailmailto:sales@immigrationtracker.com._________________________________________________________________6. Headlines
(a) Who is Running Immigration?
Let them show it by ending the raids and Sheriff Arpaio's abuses.
(b) Fortune 500 Immigration
Would people favor immigration if they knew how many of ourbiggest companies exist because of it?
(c) Panel Calls For More Scrutiny Of ICE Program
Several members of a key U.S. House committee called for greateroversight of a controversial federal program that allows locallaw enforcement to detain suspected illegal immigrants, citing arecent report that questioned its effectiveness.
(d) Hispanic Enrollment In Schools, Colleges Rising
Roughly one-fourth of the nation's kindergartners are Hispanic,evidence of an accelerating trend that now will see minoritychildren become the majority by 2023.
For links to the above stories see here:http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0306.shtm#Headlines_________________________________________________________________7. ComingsNGoings
Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words atno charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm
(a) New AppointmentSecretary Hilda Solis was confirmed as Secretary of Labor onFebruary 24, 2009. Prior to confirmation as Secretary of Labor,Secretary Solis represented the 32nd Congressional District, aposition she held from 2001 - 2009. For more info see here:http://www.dol.gov/_sec/welcome.htm._________________________________________________________________8. LETTERS
Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archiveshttp://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm
(a) Dear Editor:Regarding ID comment on Traffic Deportations (03/05/09 ID): Herein Chula Vista, CA, 5 miles north of Tijuana, there are lots ofundocumented aliens driving cars. Normally, they are safedrivers, because they do not want to draw attention tothemselves, as they have families here who need them. There is aMexican-American cop, though, who looks for them and stops them.He cites them for driving without a license, insurance, etc.,impounds the car, and calls "La Migra," if he knows or evensuspects that they are undocumented. I'm guessing that he doesn'tstop a lot of Gringo-looking folks. Reportedly, he's quitearrogant and rude, also. So, the government gets the car, thefamily has to pay the onerous rip-off towing and storage fees,and the alien gets to go into removal proceedings. Littledoes this Latino cop know, but he may be doing our illegals afavor. A good percentage of our illegal aliens have been here fora long time, have US Citizen kids, have always worked, have nevercommitted a crime, and are eligible for cancellation of removal.They normally have no other way to immigrate, until the UScitizen kids grow up. It's a difficult and expensive path to haveto take, but it's a shot, and it's the only way sometimes.John E. Shorkey, Esq.
(b) Dear Editor:A pro-illegal alien editorial in the March 3rd New York Timescriticizes Bush Administration immigration raids and questionswho in the Obama Administration is in charge of immigration.Pleading for an end to ICE's law enforcement efforts, theeditorial claims it is a war without a plan and that the countryis not now a better place, acusing sheriff Joe Arpaio of brutallymisusing his powers and terrorizing Latino neighborhoods underthe auspices of INA 287(g). The editorial says, "Americans whomight applaud any crackdown on illegal immigrants, particularlyin a recession, should know that scattershot raids and rampagingsheriffs are not the answer. The idea that enforcement alone willeliminate the underground economy is a great delusion... noconceivable regime of raids will wrench 12 million illegalimmigrants from their jobs and homes." I say it is time foraction, not the rehashing and restating of ideas aboutglobalization, discrimination and anti-immigration rhetoric thatat the end of the day offer no solutions. It is time to proposehow to end the blatant violation of US immigration law over thepast three decades and offer solid suggestions that can be turnedinto law which will benefit Americans, rather than certainspecial interest group minorities. It is time to stop whiningabout the immigration problem, instead of offering solutions. Ichallenge the readers of Immigration Daily to put on theircollective thinking caps and, (1) explain exactly why, in thisperiod of devastating recession and rampant layoffs, Americans,to whom jobs is so important right now, should support an end toworkplace enforcement, (2) explain why they believe workersdisplaced by the ICE raids will not be replaced by laid offAmerican workers, and (3) offer a plan to stop future illegalimmigration, whether or not "CIR" is passed into law.David D. Murray, Esq. Newport Beach, CA
(c) Dear Editor:Regarding ID comment on Traffic Deportations (03/05/09 ID): AddHall County, Ga. to the list of places where the sheriff is usingany excuse to deport people. Any excuse to stop a driver is goodas what they want to find is someone with no license. Some haveclaimed passengers are also asked for documentation and arrestedand deported if they have none.Dave Anderson Gainesville, GA
(d) Dear Editor:Regarding ID comment on Traffic Deportations (03/05/09 ID): InUnited States, there are a lot of poeple who are involved inmajor crime like murder or rob. As per my understadning, peoplewho have some minor traffic violations are not supposed to getdeported on humanitarian grounds. Atleast they should be given achance.Sam
(e) Dear Editor:In reference to the discussion about the visa waiver program'spurported racism, I'd be curious to know if the DominicanRepublic offers more relaxed regulations for Swiss tourists thanit does for Nigerian holidaymakers. If so, according to thereasoning of some letters, would this be considered a racistpolicy per se, as it apparently is by some in the US.Enrique Olivares
(f) Dear Editor:Any disputes about BO's citizenship is too late now. No Democratchallengers nor the Republicans trying to point out on this issueopenly much earlier. And maybe the majority of Americans gottired of "native" white Presidents who messed up the economy andthis country and gave a non white "possible illegal alien" achance instead, to be honest, I will vote an illegal alien as USpresident if he can do much better job than Bush if possible. Ihave a principle that anyone that have the merits, skills andcapabilities shall be rewarded with decent compensation andopportunities and he deserves the chance to get the best and tobe the best, regardless of his geographical location,citizenship, color, creeds, faiths, gender and race. I don'tbelieve in nativism and protectionism, that ones should betreated specially and deserve on certain entitlements over otherfellow human beings just because being born as Americans. Mysuggestion on putting bonds or guarantor system on visa issuanceand compliance is only a common sense suggestion. We can't expectour over burdened consuls to really look and judge objectively onvisa applicants eligibility to secure visitor visas. Today,many Chinese and Indians have more money than white but brokeBritish or Icelandians, broke guys will likely to work hereillegally, won't they?Robert Yang_________________________________________________________________The first daily in the field of immigration. Forward this to acolleague!
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March 5, 2009
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Items:1. Comment: Traffic Deportations2. Focus: Today Is The Deadline For Options For Health Care Professionals3. Articles: (a) AAO Rules That MBBS Degree Qualifies Under The Employment-Based Second Preference by Cyrus D. Mehta (b) Sweatshops: Look For The INS Label by Wendy McElroy for the Foundation For Economic Education (c) Bloggings On Immigration Law And Policy by Greg Siskind4. News: (a) Supremes Ask BIA To Address Ambiguity Re Involuntary Persectution (b) Neufeld Memo On Background Checks (c) DHS On Stimulus Act Funding (d) Texas AG On Constitutionality Of Proposed State Legislation5. Classifieds: (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney (b) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal (c) Position Sought (d) Immigration Law Certificate (e) Credential Evaluation6. Headlines: (a) Supreme Court Rules For Eritrean Asylum Seeker (b) Tighter U.S. Oversight Comes To H-1B Visa Program (c) Why Highly Skilled Immigrants Are Leaving The US (d) Has Obama Forgotten Immigration?7. ComingsNGoings: (a) Immigration Event - Washington, DC8. Letters From: (a) Robert Gittelson (b) Jim Roberts
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Traffic Deportations
The New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/04/us/04immigrants.html?ref=politicsreports that the Government Accountability Office is releasing areport questioning the effectiveness of the federal program thatdeputizes local police officers as immigration agents. "Thegovernment has failed to determine how many of the thousands ofpeople deported under the program were the kind of violent felonsit was devised to root out. Some law enforcement agencies hadused the program to deport immigrants 'who have committed minorcrimes, such as carrying an open container of alcohol,' thereport said, and at least four agencies referred minor trafficoffenders for deportation."
We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us bywriting to mailto:editor@ilw.com._________________________________________________________________2. FOCUS
Today Is The Deadline For Options For Health Care Professionals
ILW.COM is pleased to announce "Options For Health CareProfessionals" a 3-part telephone seminar series, featuringdistinguished speakers Robert Aronson, Joseph Curran, JenniferMinear, Christopher T. Musillo, Elizabeth Quinn and Greg Siskind(discussion leaders Suzanne Seltzer and William A. Stock). Thecurriculum is as follows:
FIRST Phone Session on March 5: J-1 Waivers++ Filing for a Case Number++ No Objection, IGA, Hardship, Persecution++ Physician Specific Waivers++ Pursuing More than One Waiver++ While the Waiver is Pending (Travel/Status)++ What happens After Waiver Approval
SECOND Phone Session on April 2: Physician Issues++ Training: J-1, H-1B, F-1 OPT; and O-1++ Working: H-1B and O-1++ Immigrating: EB-1, NIW and PERM++ Special Considerations for Canadian Physicians++ Legislative Horizon
THIRD Phone Session on May 7: Nurses and Allied Health CareProfessionals++ Strategies for recruiting and keeping nurses++ NIVs for Allied Health Professionals++ DOS Final Rule on Visa Screen++ Licensure and other considerations++ Schedule A & Retrogression++ Legislative Horizon
Don't wait to register, Wednesday, March 4th is the deadline.For more info, including speaker bios, detailed curriculum, andregistration information, please see: Online: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/200908.shtmFax form: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/200908.pdf_________________________________________________________________3. ARTICLES
(a) AAO Rules That MBBS Degree Qualifies Under The Employment-Based Second Preference
Cyrus D. Mehta writes "The AAO reasoned that since the MBBSdegree did indeed equate to an M.D. degree, the beneficiary metthe requirements of the labor certification, which required anM.D. degree or a foreign equivalent to a US medical degree."http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0305-mehta.shtmhttp://www.cyrusmehta.com/
(b) Sweatshops: Look For The INS Label
Wendy McElroy for the Foundation For Economic Education writes"The nineteenth-century phenomenon of sweatshops is re-emergingas an important 21st-century issue for American labor andbusiness."http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0305-mcelroy.shtmhttp://www.fee.org
(c) Bloggings On Immigration Law And Policy
Greg Siskind writes "American jobs are NOT protected byprotectionism."http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0305-siskind.shtmhttp://www.visalaw.com/
To submit an Article for consideration, write tomailto:editor@ilw.com_________________________________________________________________4. NEWS
(a) Supremes Ask BIA To Address Ambiguity Re InvoluntaryPersectution
In Negusie v. Holder (No. 07-499, Supreme Court, March 3, 2009)the Court held that "[a]s there is substance both to petitioner'scontention that involuntary acts cannot implicate the persecutorbar because "persecution" presumes moral blameworthiness, and tothe Government's argument that the question at issue is answeredby the statute's failure to provide an exception for coercedconduct, it must be concluded that the INA has an ambiguity thatthe BIA should address in the first instance. Fedorenko, whichaddressed a different statute enacted for a different purpose,does not control the BIA's interpretation of this persecutorbar."http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0305-supremecourt.pdf
(b) Neufeld Memo On Background Checks
Donald Neufeld, Acting Associate Director, Domestic Operations,USCIS, issued a memo updating National Security Adjudication andReporting Requirements.http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0305-neufeld.pdf
(c) DHS On Stimulus Act Funding
DHS released some details of the projects being funded by theAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act.http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0305-dhs.shtm
(d) Texas AG On Constitutionality Of Proposed State Legislation
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott published an opinion upholdingthe constitutionality of a proposed state law that would providefor the suspension or revocation of the business license ofemployers of undocumented aliens.http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0305-texas.shtm_________________________________________________________________5. CLASSIFIEDS
(a) Help Wanted: Immigration AttorneyWashington, DC - USCIS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) seeksexperienced attorney with 2+ years demonstrated experience inimmigration law or related experience for the Legislative CounselDivision. Function primarily involves proposed changes to theimmigration laws, it also includes legislation on the subject ofappropriations, public benefit programs, Federal personnel law,and any other matter affecting the operations of USCIS as aFederal agency. Applicants must possess JD degree, be active barmember (any jurisdiction), and have 2+ years of post-JDexperience in immigration law. For more info, key in JobAnnouncement Number: COU-CIS-2009-0003 at USAJobs.com.http://www.usajobs.comSubmit a resume, cover letter + writing sample (max. 10 pps.) to:Philip B. Busch, Legislative Counsel, USCIS Office of the ChiefCounsel at mailto:Philip.Busch@dhs.gov. Must be sent by 5pm, EST,Friday, March 13, 2009. Position is at the GS-13/15 levels. Norelocation reimbursement available.
(b) Help Wanted: Immigration ParalegalRoseland, NJ - Fox Rothschild LLPhttp://www.foxrothschild.comhas an opening for an immigration paralegal. The ideal candidatewill have 5+ years of employment based immigration paralegalexperience. Experience must include preparing and filing fullrange of employment-based applications, independently conductingresearch, analyzing legal resources, maintaining document filesand case docketing. Must be team player, detail oriented andpossess excellent communication, writing, organizational andcomputer skills. Will consider Bachelor's degree, Associate'sdegree, or paralegal certificate and 5 years of experience or 10years of comparable work experience. Please apply online athttp://www.foxrothschild.com/careers/paralegal/default.aspx?id=9164.EOE.
(c) Position SoughtJD, with 10 years experience in business immigration, availableto draft and consult on complex RFE responses, MTR's, EB-1 (allsubcategories), EB-5, E-1, E-2, H-1B, L-1, O-1, NIW, PERM and TNmatters on a project basis. Additional specialization ininadmissibility waivers, paralegal training programs, and legalresearch. Competitive hourly or flat fees. References availableupon request. Please contact mailto:immigrationinsight@gmail.comfor additional details.
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(a) Supreme Court Rules For Eritrean Asylum Seeker
If an asylum-seeking refugee persecuted someone overseas, U.S.government officials deciding their fate can consider whether therefugee was coerced to participate, the Supreme Court rule onTuesday.
(b) Tighter U.S. Oversight Comes To H-1B Visa Program
As federal officers raid alleged abusers, tech employers worrythey'll run short of skilled foreign workers, especially instimulus sectors.
(c) Why Highly Skilled Immigrants Are Leaving The US
Immigrants from countries like China and India helped launch manyof the high-growth ventures in the U.S. in recent years. But thatappears to be changing, and now many highly skilled immigrantsreturn to their home countries after pursuing an education in theU.S.
(d) Has Obama Forgotten Immigration?
In his $3.6 trillion budget, President Barack Obama is not shyabout promising reforms across the federal government. Except inthe area that remains a symbol of government failure:immigration.
For links to the above stories see here:http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0305.shtm#Headlines_________________________________________________________________7. ComingsNGoings
Readers can share professional announcements (up to 100-words atno charge), email: mailto:editor@ilw.com. To announce your event,see here http://www.ilw.com/corporate/media_sponsor.shtm
(a) Immigration Event - Washington, DCFriday, March 27 - Institute for the Study of InternationalMigration presents 'How Many and Which Migrants Leave?Estimating the Unknown and Why it Matters' by Jonathan A.Schwabish and Paul R. Cullinan. For more info and to rsvp, seehere:http://www12.georgetown.edu/sfs/rsvp/index.cfm?Action=View&EventID=2247_________________________________________________________________8. LETTERS
Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archiveshttp://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm
(a) Dear Editor:Even if the letter of Jim Roberts, (03/03/09 ID), makesinflammatory statements to possibly get a rise out of it'sreaders, I still can't let certain statements stand. First, whenthe letter demeaningly objectifies undocumented economic refugeesas "parasites," the letter goes too far. These are predominatelyhard working, honest, and religious people that are trying topursue the American Dream, and attempting to make a better lifefor themselves and their families. Many people recognize acertain nobility in their cause. They only ask for hard work,and then do it. There is not one thing that is parasitic in theirintentions or deeds. For the letter to intentionally andshamefully attempt to scapegoat our financial woes onto the backsof these people, shows a particularly insidious ignorance of thefacts, and an intention to fear-monger and race-bait.Furthermore, the letters of Jim Roberts have often attempted toconflate the letter's personal views with patriotism. I wasbrought up to believe that is was patriotic to vote for whicheverPresidential candidate that you believed in, but that once thePresident was elected, you stood behind and respected the officeof that President whether you voted for them or not. I believethat it is extremely un-patriotic, and akin to flag burning, todemean the stature of our President, as does the letter of JimRoberts, by calling him an "illegal alien President". Finally, asto the letter's notion that our immigration system would somehowbe better served through the implementation of "private bail-bondsmen," I would point out that many would equate the "coyotes"with "private bail-bondsmen." I don't think that we want to be inbusiness with "private coyotes". I believe that we need to makeour immigration system more secure, efficient, and particularlyhumane.Robert Gittelson
(b) Dear Editor:The letters of R. Algase continue to lose credibility with thelatest outrageous offering of (03/04/09 ID) where the letter'sfantasy "logic" tries to rewrite my letter (03/03/09 ID)regarding "our first illegal alien 'president'". In a straightforward article by J.R. Dieckmann - "The Hypocrite Who HijackedAir Force 1", writes: "With absolutely no evidence that this manis even an American citizen, let alone a natural born one - and[there are] mounds of evidence that he is not - and therefore notqualified to hold the office of president, we must consider hisalmost daily excursions on Air Force 1 nothing less than ahijacking of the most expensive airliner in the world". Thearticle further lists the items that BO has hired 3 law firms andspent hundreds of thousands in legal fees to obstructexamination: Original vault copy birth certificate, Obama Dunhammarriage license, Soetoro Dunham marriage license, Soetoroadoption records, Punahou School records, Original unalteredSelective Service Registration, Passport(Pakistan), Indonesiancitizenship records, Student Visa records upon returning to theUS, Records of reinstatement of US citizenship (if any exist),Occidental College records, Columbia College records, HarvardCollege records and medical records". In the event that anyobjected to my use of the term "parasite" in the letter regardingillegals, the Wikipedia definition would seem to be appropriate:"Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship between twodifferent organisms where one organism, the parasite, takes fromthe host, sometimes for a prolonged time".Jim Roberts_________________________________________________________________The first daily in the field of immigration. Forward this to acolleague!
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March 4, 2009
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Items:1. Comment: Errata2. Focus: Today Is Deadline For H-1B For Experts3. Articles: (a) Update From Ciudad Juarez by Charles Wheeler (b) Crisis Communication: How To Manage Them Effectively by Paramjit L. Mahli (c) The Constitution: A Treasure Worth The Wait In Line by Aron Weinstein4. News: (a) DHS Releases Latest Estimates On Unauthorized Immigrant Population5. Classifieds: (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney (b) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal (c) Position Sought (d) Credential Evaluation And Translation (e) Website Services6. Headlines: (a) President Must Start Reforming Immigration (b) 4 Cargill Workers In Kansas Charged With ID Theft (c) Delay On Immigration Law Dies In [Utah] Committee (d) [Utah] House Kills Restriction On In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students7. ComingsNGoings: (a) Share Your Professional News8. Letters From: (a) Roger Algase, Esq. (b) Susanna Bogue, Esq. (c) Gregory P. Adams, Esq.
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0304.shtm
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Errata
Yesterday's Immigration Daily issue included three unrelatederrors:
++Charles Wheeler's Article omitted the USCIS minutes. We featurethe Article in full in today's issue.http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0303-wheeler.shtm++The CnG event included the incorrect link - the correct linkwas updated (in yesterday's issue).http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0303.shtm#Announcements++The "Options For Health Care Professionals" featured theincorrect registration links, the corrected links now appear.http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0303.shtm#ILW-Focus
We thank our eagle-eyed readers for pointing out our productionerrors and we apologize for the mistakes.
We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us bywriting to mailto:editor@ilw.com._________________________________________________________________2. FOCUS
Today Is Deadline For H-1B For Experts
Today is the deadline for H-1B For Experts, featuringdistinguished speakers Daniel Horne, Kevin Lederman, George N.Lester, Bradley Maged, Angelo Paparelli and William Stock(discussion leader Karen Weinstock). The curriculum is asfollows:
++Complex educational and work equivalency evaluations, degreemismatch issues++Problematic Occupations: Marketing Analyst, IT consultants,specialty nurses, etc.++Representing the H-1B employer in financial difficulty++The impact of corporate reorganizations on H-1B status++How to deal with gaps in employment, including lay-offs,downsizing, leaves of absence, resignations?++Overview of options from H-1Bs to green cards; What to do whenEB-3 visas are unavailable?++Extending H-1B status beyond the normal six-year limitincluding new rules and new policy interpretations++Maintaining H-1B status vs. AOS portability with an EAD++Complex travel problems on H-1B and AOS
Don't wait to register, Wednesday, March 4th is the deadline.For more info, including speaker bios, detailed curriculum, andregistration information, please see: Online: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/200901.shtmFax form: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/200901.pdf_________________________________________________________________3. ARTICLES
(a) Update From Ciudad Juarez
Charles Wheeler writes "The following is a summary of the minutesprovided by the State Department and USCIS, respectively."Editor's note: please see our Comment above.http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0303-wheeler.shtmhttp://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0303-wheeler.shtm#bio/
(b) Crisis Communication: How To Manage Them Effectively
Paramjit L. Mahli writes "What will your firm do in the face ofan unexpected emergency?"http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0304-mahli.shtmhttp://www.suncommunicationsgroup.com/
(c) The Constitution: A Treasure Worth The Wait In Line
Aron Weinstein writes "For some this is a long-awaitedpilgrimage, for others just another stop on the endless "sights-to-see" list in Washington."http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0304-weinstein.shtmhttp://www.archives.gov/about/info/archivist-biography.html
To submit an Article for consideration, write tomailto:editor@ilw.com_________________________________________________________________4. NEWS
(a) DHS Releases Latest Estimates On Unauthorized ImmigrantPopulation
The Department of Homeland Security released a report providingestimates of the number of unauthorized immigrants residing inthe US as of January 2008 by period of entry, region and countryof origin, state of residence, age and gender.http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0304-estimates.pdf_________________________________________________________________5. CLASSIFIEDS
(a) Help Wanted: Immigration AttorneyWashington, DC - USCIS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) seeksexperienced attorney with 2+ years demonstrated experience inimmigration law or related experience for the Legislative CounselDivision. Function primarily involves proposed changes to theimmigration laws, it also includes legislation on the subject ofappropriations, public benefit programs, Federal personnel law,and any other matter affecting the operations of USCIS as aFederal agency. Applicants must possess JD degree, be active barmember (any jurisdiction), and have 2+ years of post-JDexperience in immigration law. For more info, key in JobAnnouncement Number: COU-CIS-2009-0003 at http://www.usajobs.comSubmit a resume, cover letter + writing sample (max. 10 pps.) to:Philip B. Busch, Legislative Counsel, USCIS Office of the ChiefCounsel at mailto:Philip.Busch@dhs.gov. Must be sent by 5pm, EST,Friday, March 13, 2009. Position is at the GS-13/15 levels. Norelocation reimbursement available.
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(a) President Must Start Reforming Immigration
However, now that the new administration is in place, we aregetting mixed signals as to how the government will proceed withimmigration.
(b) 4 Cargill Workers In Kansas Charged With ID Theft
Four meatpacking workers at the Cargill Meat Solutions plant inDodge City are facing aggravated identity theft charges.
(c) Delay On Immigration Law Dies In [Utah] Committee
A [Utah] bill proposing a one-year delay in last year'scontroversial immigration reform legislation, SB81, failed togain committee approval Monday in spite of supporting testimonyfrom a wide-ranging group of community leaders
(d) [Utah] House Kills Restriction On In-State Tuition ForUndocumented Students
After impassioned testimony that harked back to the civil-rightsstruggles of the 1960s, Utah representatives Wednesday defeated abill that would have required undocumented students to sign anaffidavit swearing they had not worked in the state.
For links to the above stories see here:http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0304.shtm#Headlines_________________________________________________________________7. ComingsNGoings
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(a) Dear Editor:JIm Roberts' (03/03/09 ID) calls Barack Obama "our first illegalalien 'president'". That must have been a typographical error. Iam sure that Mr. Roberts' letter must have intended to say thatBarack Obama is our first "African-American" president. That is,unless the letter's point is that "African American" and "illegalalien" mean the same thing. Come to think of it, there can belittle doubt that this is exactly what Mr. Roberts' letter istrying to say.Roger Algase, Esq. New York, NY
(b) Dear Editor:The CnG section of ID's 3/03/09 ID issue highlights 'How Many andWhich Migrants Leave? Estimating the Unknown and Why it Matters'.But the link you have goes to another event, which might also beof interest to readers, "Temporary Workers and Innovation, orH-1Bs and the Supply Side of Ethnic Invention." Keep up the goodwork.Susanna Bogue, Esq. San Francisco, CA
Editor's note: please see our Comment above.
(c) Dear Editor:You have the wrong Registration links for "Options For HealthCare Professionals". (03/03/09 ID)Gregory P. Adams, Esq. Cincinnati, OH
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Items:1. Comment: Erratum2. Focus: Options For Health Care Professionals3. Articles: (a) Update From Ciudad Juarez by Charles Wheeler (b) New Americans In The Silver Plate: The Political And Economic Power Of Immigrants, Latinos, And Asians In Nevada by Angela Kelley for the Immigration Policy Center (c) Bloggings On PERM Labor Certification by Joel Stewart4. News: (a) EOIR Issues Latest Disciplinary Actions5. Classifieds: (a) Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney (b) Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal (c) Position Sought (d) Translation Services (e) Case Management Technology6. Headlines: (a) Concerns Arise Over Fast-Track Deportation Program (b) Families Hurt By US Immigration Policies Speak Out (c) ICE Raid Renews Questions About Obama Plans on Immigration Reform (d) Immigration And Hope Are Inseparable7. ComingsNGoings: (a) Immigration Event - Washington, DC8. Letters From: (a) David D. Murray, Esq. (b) Roger Algase, Esq. (c) Robert Yang (d) Michael Steinberg (e) Jim Roberts
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Erratum
Due to a production error, Immigration Daily's March 2, 2009issue "from address" was not Immigration Daily from ILW.COM ateditor@ilw.com. We regret the error.
We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us bywriting to mailto:editor@ilw.com._________________________________________________________________2. FOCUS
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(a) Update From Ciudad Juarez
Charles Wheeler writes "The following is a summary of the minutesprovided by the State Department and USCIS, respectively."http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0303-wheeler.shtmhttp://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0303-wheeler.shtm#bio
(b) New Americans In The Silver Plate: The Political And EconomicPower Of Immigrants, Latinos, And Asians In Nevada
<a href="http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/index.php?content=homeAngelaKelley for the Immigration Policy Center writes "There are fewstates where the growing political and economic clout ofimmigrants, Latinos, and Asians is as apparent as in Nevada."http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0303-kelley.shtmhttp://www.immigrationpolicy.org/index.php?content=home
(c) Bloggings On PERM Labor Certification
Joel Stewart writes "A question that comes up frequently is whatto do if the I-140 Petition was filed with the wrong preferencecategory checked off."http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0303-stewart.shtmhttp://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0303-stewart.shtm#bio
To submit an Article for consideration, write tomailto:editor@ilw.com_________________________________________________________________4. NEWS
(a) EOIR Issues Latest Disciplinary Actions
The Executive Office for Immigration Review released its latestdisciplinary actions: ten attorneys immediately suspended; ninereceived final orders.http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2009,0303-disciplinary.pdf_________________________________________________________________5. CLASSIFIEDS
(a) Help Wanted: Immigration AttorneyWashington, DC - USCIS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) seeksexperienced attorney with 2+ years demonstrated experience inimmigration law or related experience for the Legislative CounselDivision. Function primarily involves proposed changes to theimmigration laws, it also includes legislation on the subject ofappropriations, public benefit programs, Federal personnel law,and any other matter affecting the operations of USCIS as aFederal agency. Applicants must possess JD degree, be active barmember (any jurisdiction), and have 2+ years of post-JDexperience in immigration law. For more info, key in JobAnnouncement Number: COU-CIS-2009-0003 at USAJobs.com.http://www.usajobs.comSubmit a resume, cover letter + writing sample (max. 10 pps.) to:Philip B. Busch, Legislative Counsel, USCIS Office of the ChiefCounsel at mailto:Philip.Busch@dhs.gov. Must be sent by 5pm, EST,Friday, March 13, 2009. Position is at the GS-13/15 levels. Norelocation reimbursement available.
(b) Help Wanted: Immigration ParalegalRoseland, NJ - Fox Rothschild LLPhttp://www.foxrothschild.comhas an opening for an immigration paralegal. The ideal candidatewill have 5+ years of employment based immigration paralegalexperience. Experience must include preparing and filing fullrange of employment-based applications, independently conductingresearch, analyzing legal resources, maintaining document filesand case docketing. Must be team player, detail oriented andpossess excellent communication, writing, organizational andcomputer skills. Will consider Bachelor's degree, Associate'sdegree, or paralegal certificate and 5 years of experience or 10years of comparable work experience. Please apply online athttp://www.foxrothschild.com/careers/paralegal/default.aspx?id=9164.EOE.
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(a) Concerns Arise Over Fast-Track Deportation Program
Federal authorities are increasingly deporting illegal immigrantsthrough a fast-track program that bypasses court hearings, aneffort by the federal government to save money, reduce backlogsand clear detention beds.
(b) Families Hurt By US Immigration Policies Speak Out
Families who have been harmed by the lack of comprehensivenational immigration reform gathered at an Albuquerque church totell an Illinois congressman how U.S. laws have affected them.
(c) ICE Raid Renews Questions About Obama Plans on ImmigrationReform
The raid and mass arrests raise some curious questions about theObama administration's immigration policy.
(d) Immigration And Hope Are Inseparable
It is the hope that moves immigrants to leave their land andtheir family.
For links to the above stories see here:http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/digest/2009,0303.shtm#Headlines_________________________________________________________________7. ComingsNGoings
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(a) Immigration Event - Washington, DC'How Many and Which Migrants Leave? Estimating the Unknown andWhy it Matters'. Sponsored by the Institute for the Study ofInternational Migration. 8:30-10 am, Friday, March 27, 2009.Georgetown University Law Center, McDonough Hall, Room 200, 600New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001.http://www12.georgetown.edu/sfs/rsvp/index.cfm?Action=View&EventID=2156._________________________________________________________________8. LETTERS
Readers can share comments, email: mailto:editor@ilw.com (up to300-words). Past correspondence is available in our archiveshttp://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/archives.shtm
(a) Dear Editor:Melissa M. Chase's Article, "Last I Checked, A Human Could Not Be"Illegal" (02/30/09 ID Article) once again complains about theuse of the term "illegal alien. Perhaps I'm dense, but I cannotfollow the logic of her Article's claim that, by definition, anillegal alien must be a citizen of the US. The simple fact is:the word "illegal" is an adjective that describes the noun"alien". Other adjectives that could be used to describe aliens(both legal and illegal) are, "fat alien" - "talented alien" -"rich alien" - and, (drum roll) "law-abiding alien". We call somepeople "African American" - could we not call a US permanentresident from Congo an "African alien"? Certainly; but it wouldbe ridiculous. The crux of Ms. Chase's Article's arguments seemto be that, "Anytime a label is pejorative label is placed onpeople it is designed to reduce people to non-beings that areexcluded from our conscience and that don't deserve anyconstitutional or civil rights (sic)." Whoa now. Most people arejust human beings speaking an imprecise language. The bottom lineremains, when an alien enters or remains in the US in violationof law, they are "illegal aliens". Political correctness will notchange that. We chose our words to make certain points. Ms.Chase's Article overuses the word "pejorative", a word I havealways found "snooty", rather than simply saying "disparaging" orbelittling" - words common folks understand. It's time to comeout of our ivory towers and use plain language to describe plainthings. Like the proverbial spade, we should call it just that -illegal alien. PS: Oxymorons are contrary terms, like "jumboshrimp" - "pretty ugly" - or "military intelligence". There isnothing contrary about "illegal alien", except the contrarinessof breaking the law.David D. Murray, Esq. Newport Beach, CA
(b) Dear Editor:Bravo to Max Gutierez's wonderful letter (03/02/09 ID) attackingthe bigoted and cowardly Obama administration policy ofcontinuing the Bush anti-Latino workplace immigration raids,which are a such a terrible stain on America's conscience and itsideals of justice and tolerance. Honza Prchal's letter (03/02/09ID) upholds the validity of alleged "overstay" statistics inorder to justify the blatant racial discrimination in the US visawaiver program. But "overstay" statistics can never fully explainwhy, out of 35 visa waiver countries, 31 are white. That is themost damning statistic of all.Roger Algase, Esq. New York, NY
(c) Dear Editor:I applaud Ms. Chase's letter (03/02/09 ID) on no humans areillegal as the inconvenient truth. It's an irony for a nation whowas founded by those who believed that all human beings arecreated as equal and have equal rights to pursue liberty,prosperity and happiness and which believe in free marketcapitalistic economy which always support the concept ofvoluntary exchange of products and services between competingbuyers and sellers based on free market principles. Yes, we can'tafford to have the entire population of planet Earth moving tothis country but we can't stand silent on global economyinjustice and apartheid policies that discriminates so many ofothers of their fundamental rights to sell the fruits of theirhonest labor for better compensation from any willing buyersjust because the need to protect special interests who hate thereality of life that they must compete squarely and openly tojustify what they earn.Robert Yang
(d) Dear Editor:It is hypocritical to have laws on the books, and then ask thatthey not be enforced. Those who believe they should not beenforced, should work to remove those laws. Those who workillegally should not be relying on non-enforcement or laxenforcement as a permission slip to work.Michael Steinberg
(e) Dear Editor:H. Prchal's comment (3/2/09 ID): "Roger Algase's letter (02/27/09ID) is entitled to state opinion, but not to create its versionof the facts." could also be made about the RA letter of 3/2/09ID where the letters long list of things that the ICE raid inBellingham WA did not accomplish failed to mention the one thingit did which was to remove illegal aliens from our interior whoare in violation of our entry laws. The latter are also fullyresponsible for any disruptions for their illegal activities asis the case with any lawbreakers. That the letter wouldcharacterize the ICE enforcement function as a "reign of terror"further displays the letters myopic views as does the commentsabout, "their legal rights, and who have the least responsibilityfor the economic mess we are in" They have everything to do withthe "mess" we are in from subprime mortgages to billions ofdollars of public benefits. Removal of these parasites isexactly, "the way to deal with our immigration problems" and mustincrease, not end. If this is not the view of HS Sec'y JanetNapolitano it should be. [ ID Comment: "Freezing ICE - 3/2/09 ]She did sign the Employers Sanctions Law in AZ. Perhaps it'smore of what we can expect from our first illegal alien"president" who still resists clearing up the essential matterof his qualifying as a "natural born citizen". While the R. Yangletter rants about globalist labor arbitrage are faulty andwrong, the letters suggestion of replacing the present, flawedVisa Waiver Program with a "guarantor visa system" and a bondrequirement is a good one. But it should be under the control ofICE/HS with perhaps private bailbondsmen, not the self-serving,special interest tourist industry.Jim Roberts_________________________________________________________________The first daily in the field of immigration. Forward this to acolleague!
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